Hialeah Educational Academy extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping them down to 2-15. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Keys Gate Knights. That's two games in a row now that the Biggie have lost by just one run.
Hialeah Educational Academy got a good showing from Derek Morales, who didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Morales has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances.
Joshua Ortiz
| 03/25/26 vs Keys Gate | 1 |
| 03/24/26 vs iMater Charter | 1 |
| 03/23/26 @ Sports Leadership & Management | 2 |
| 03/20/26 @ Archbishop Carroll | 1 |
| 03/12/26 vs Goleman | 2 |
On the hitting side, Joshua Ortiz was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. He has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played.
As for Keys Gate, the victory got them back to even at 9-9. The game was the first time they have beaten Hialeah Educational Academy on their field since February 18, 2021.
On Keys Gate's side, Jesus Salazar was excellent, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run. That's the most stolen bases Salazar has posted since back in April of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Luis Aguilar, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hialeah Educational Academy will take on Taravella at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Keys Gate, they will challenge iMater Charter at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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